Tania is the daughter of Md. Taiab Ali. She lives at Shagata upizila in Gaibandha. Tania is a student of class six. Due to the poverty her father arranges marriage on 20th June 2012 at about 7:00 pm. A person of that area call to the National Helpline Center for Violence Against Women and Children and seeking help to protect the child marriage. With in the short duration the officer of the helpline centre inform the issue to the Upazilla Women Affairs officer to investigate the raising issue and to take initiative on this regards. The helpline centre officer also informs the OC, Upazilla Nirbahi Officer, Addl. Police Super about this. Addl. Police Super took it seriously and assures to take initiative immediately in this regards. After that Upazillla woman affairs officer, OC, UP Chairmen and the Headmaster of the school went to Tania’s house and took sign a form from Tania and her father. In this way Tania gets relief from child marriage.

02. Helpline protected a child life

19th July 2012

Shafin is the student of a primary school in class nursery in Dhaka. Shafins grandfather called to National helpline centre on 19/07/2012 at 11.30 am and inform us that an unknown person threats him that when they leave the school, he will kill the child. He wants to know what they should do at that moment. At first the officer of Helpline centre talk with the admin section of the school and ensure his studentship. Then helpline centre called to the director and the principal of that institution. After being confirm Helpline Centre finally called to the Officer in charge (OC) of that Thana and then OC sent the Police force to give security to Shafin. Thus because of calling to the National Helpline centre Shafin and his grandfather reached their home safely.

03. Helpline safe school girl from blackmailing

25th July 2012

A schoolgirl Tuli went to the studio to take photo with her three friends at Taragang Upazilla in Rangpur. The proprietor of that studio threats her that he will make this photo to pornography and spread this picture to the internet and mobile phone. Then the victim called to the National Helpline Centre and complained regarding this issue. She also said that if we do not take any action within 24 hours she will commit suicide. Then helpline centre make contact with the concern UNO, UWAO, OC etc. The UNO asked to the OC to rescue that picture. Finally OC went to that studio and asked to the proprietor. He (the proprietor) begs pardon and he promise that he will never do it again and he return the entire soft and hard copy of picture. Police took another official action.

04.A ten years old girl named shopna was rescued

26th September, 2012

One person of “Nagorik Uddyok” which is a non government organization informed to National Helpline Centre that, few days ago a person took loan with interest from a land lord.Shopna’s father failed to return that money to the land lord and for that reason he abducted Shopna (10 years old) and confined her since last 16 days. That was against the law of child rights. Shopna’s father prayed for help to the helpline centre. After hearing the description, the officer of helpline centre discussed this matter with the police officer of Savar. Then the OC sent police force and rescue Shopna. Thus Shopna was rescued with the help of national helpline centre.

05. Rescued Porn Pictures

30th September 2012

A girl named Chadni lives in Karimganj Upazilla under Kishorgonj District. A boy used to tease her and one day abducted her and took some nude pictures.After that, he threaten her if she will not marry him, he will spread all the pictures through internet. In 30th September, 2012 Chadni’s brother informed this incident to the helpline centre.After getting the news the officer of helpline centre verify the news and took initiatives to save Chadni. At first the officer of helpline centre informed this to the UWAO and requested her to take initiatives. As it was a sensitive issue officer also informed to UNO, Chairman of that village. They contact with OC of Karimgonj Police station. After that he sent SI to the spot. In 30th September, 2012 at 10:30 PM Chariman informed that they got the pictures of Chadni and destroyed those pictures. They also made sure that these pictures will not be posted at Internet.In 1st October, 2012 UWAO told that they took the neccessary steps and said that now chadni is safe.

06. Prevent the second marriage of husband

10th October 2012

In 10/10/2012 neighbor of the victim from Nilfamari, Joldhaka Thana informed to National Helpline Centre that a man named Mozibul is going to get married without the permission of his first wife. His wife’s name is Sultana. She belongs to a Hindu Family. After marriage she changed her religion. Now Mozibul is going to bring another wife without his first wife’s consent. After getting this information, officer of Helpline centre informed to UWAO, UNO, and OC.They verify the news and make sure that they will take proper initiatives.In 11th October, 2012 the Chairman of that village said that they stopped the marriage and send his first wife back to the home.

07. Justice to Parveen

14th October 2012

Perveen is a day laborer. She is 30 years old. She discussed her problem with the officer of helpline centre over phone in 14th October. She lives in Narayangonj, Thana Rupgonj. Her neighbor named Monir (35 years old). They both wanted to cook in the same kitchen and for that reason they were engaged in a quarrel. At one stage Monir beated Parveen. Officer of helpline centre discussed this matter with Ward Counselor and requested to take proper initiatives. In 16th Octobor Ward Counselor said to helpline centre that the news was authentic. Then they called for a Salish.Parveen got the justice by in Salish. Then 21st October Parveen informed helpline centre that she got the justice and thanked to helpline centre.

08. Dulali gets relief from early child marriage

13 November, 2012

In 12/11/2012 Mahbubur Rahman from Kurigram (Thana- Roumari) called to Helpline centre and gave information about an early marriage.Bride – Dulali, Age-11,Thana- Roumari, Dis- Kurigram. She is studying in class-5 and her date of wedding is 16th November 2012.After getting the news officer of helpline centre informed UNO, UWAO, social service officer and officer in charge of police station, chairman and ward Member. They investigated the news and ensure to help to prevent this. On that day UWAO informed that they stopped that wedding successfully.

09. Helpline rescue a housewife

22nd November, 2012

Victim’s mother called to the National Helpline Centre and complained that her daughter Shapla physically tortured by her husband in Dhaka. She informs that husband of her daughter confined her in a room. Then the officer of the National Helpline centre contacted with concern OC and he informed OC of exact police station immediately. OC of that police station sent police force and they rescued her. They also ensured to get the proper legal support. Thus Helpline rescued women.

10. Sabina Akter gets relief from early child marriage.

20 December 2012

Sabina Akter is lives in Muradnogor, Comilla. Sabina is a student of class seven. Her father arranged marriage of her on 21st December 2012. Neighbor of her village call to the National Helpline Centre for Violence Against Women and Children and seeking help to stop the child marriage. With in the short duration the officer of the helpline centre inform the issue to Upazilla Women Affairs officer to investigate the issue and take initiative on this regard. The helpline centre officer also informed the Officer in charge and Chairman to take necessary initiative. The officer of helpline centre informed Upazilla Women Affairs officer and request her to take it seriously. After that Upazillla women affairs officer went to the Sabina’s house and took sign in a statement from Sabina and her father. In this way, Sabina gets relief from early child marriage.

11. Prevent the second marriage of father

14th January 2013

Fatema Yasmin Bristy lives in Chadpur, Thana- Shah rasti call to National Helpline Centre and inform that her father is going to get married without her mother’s consent. Officer of helpline centre informed this news to Upazilla Women Affairs Officer over phone. Then she ensured that she will take necessary action to stop the marriage. In the same day UWAO informed that they stopped Bristy’s father’s second wedding.

12. Helpline safe housewife

02nd April 2013

Jhorna’s father called to the National Helpline Centre and complained that husband of her daughter physically tortured his daughter at Nangolkot upazilla in Commila. He informs that his son-in-law confined her after torturing. Then the officer of National Helpline Centre contacted with concern OC and he sent the police force to rescue the victim. Finally the police took away her to the Comilla Hospital and ensure they proper legal support.Thus Helpline Centre saved a housewife.

13. Shanaz parvin was protected from early marriage and sucide

14 May, 2013

In 14/05/2013 Shahnaz Parveen from Potuakhali (sub dis-Golachipa) called to the national helpline centre and said that her family fixed her wedding and she is not ready for that and confined her in a room. Shahnaz also said that she will commit suicide if this marriage will be held. She is studying in class 7.She is 13 years old.After getting the news officer of helpline centre informed this to the one stop crisis cell in Potuakhali and Upazilla Women Affairs Officer. They went to victim’s house and rescue her and took sign in a statement from from her parents.

14. Aleya was rescued by Helpline Centre

29th August 2013

Ismat Ara Perveen is a student of a college of Pabna. She was fall in love with a diceiver and married him. After 6 months she found the reality of that man and gave him divorce.She left that house and started to live in her father’s house. She continues her study again.In 29 August she was going for her final year viva and in that time her husband and some other people tried to abduct her but they failed because she was inside of the college. Aleya informed this to her aunt. Her aunt informed this to the National Helpline Centre and requested to rescue Aleya. After that this news was informed to OC, ASP, SP. In the afternoon ASP informed that they rescue Aleya and arrested her Husband. Aleya’s aunt was very grateful and thankful to the Helpline Centre.

15. Rescued a woman who was confined for dowry

24th October, 2013

Rupom from Chuadanga informed the helpline center that her relative was tortured because of dowry by her in-laws. Her name is Niva. Her father wanted her daughter back and went to that house to bring her daughter. But he was beaten and they confined his daughter.Her father wanted help from national helpline centre. Then the officer of helpline centre contacted with District Women Affairs Officer and OC of that police station. Then Victim’s father went to her daughter’s in-law’s house and rescued her with the help of ward commissioner.Helpline centre contacted with victim’s family again and requested to them if they need any kind of support regarding this issue they can contact with helpline centre.

16. Khadiza got rid of child marriage

9th December, 2013

An informer called to National helpline centre and informed that a child marriage will be held on 09th December, 2013 at 4.00 pm.The victim’s name is Khadija. Her address is Upazillla: Kalapara. District: Barisal. Knowing the news officer of National Helpline Centre called to the local Upazilla Women affairs officer, Officer in charge (OC) and Local UP Chairman. They went there within a very short time & stopped the child marriage. The parents of Khadija also provided the written commitments that they will make wedding arrangement of their daughter when her age will be 18 or more. Thus Khadija got rid of from child marriage.